it happened last wednesday afternoon. a lovely young woman in a fair isle sweater drinking an eggnog latte said christmas in the shop . 

it has been bouncing around creating chaos, panic, and yearning ever since. folks are getting a gleam in their  eye that speaks of the coming storm-heck, mrs huizenga has a gleam in her  eye that speaks of the coming storm. 

the bell has been rung, the twinkly lights are on their way my friends. throw out last years all purpose flour and buy the new bag cause it is time to feel the love and eat the shortbread. ok, mainly feel the love... enjoy !